Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
545A5E
RGB
84, 90, 94
HSL
204, 6%, 35%
HSB
204, 11%, 37%
CMYK
11, 4, 0, 63
LAB
38, -2, -3
LCH
38, 4, 241
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 237
XYZ
9, 10, 12
LUV
38, -3, -4
HWB
204, 33%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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